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Photo credit: iStock.com/artisticco City governments and officials across the country were busy last week working on various types of legislation and ordinances. Notable issues covered below include Austin discussing moving power lines underground, Boston looking to ban mini liquor bottles, and Los Angeles cracking down on catalytic converter thefts. Atlanta, GA Atlanta City Council has [...]

This week, several states have moved forward with bills that would increase minimum prison sentences for fentanyl distribution, and for drug distribution that results in the overdose and death of a user. Additionally, New York's governor is targeting the state's illicit cannabis market, and policies relating to the construction of affordable housing units reached fruition [...]

There was a flurry of legislative action this week across the United States. Bills expanding government investment in infrastructure, education, and healthcare were considered this week in Alabama, Connecticut, Kansas, Minnesota, North Carolina, and Oregon. Additionally, tax cuts were announced in Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, and Montana. Lastly, don't forget to check out DMGS' latest articles [...]

Governors and lawmakers across the country were busy this week on a myriad of issues. Notably, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) signed a universal licensing bill, Montana lawmakers are advancing a proposal to TikTok from operating anywhere in the state, and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) unveiled his budget this week which included a proposed [...]

This week, lawmakers and governors around the country were busy with a flurry of activity across the spectrum. Issues facing the states this week included capitol punishment, gun control, gender-affirming care, universal pre-K, property tax cuts, and more. Alabama Alabama Department of Corrections Commissioner John Hamm has stated that the protocol for using nitrogen gas [...]

This week, governors across the country continued delivering their State of the State addresses, outlining their visions for their respective states this year. Additionally, lawmakers across the country are addressing a myriad of issues at the onset of 2023 legislative sessions, including limiting the sale of electric vehicles, death penalty protocols, cannabis, and limiting [...]

Governors continued to lay out their legislative priorities and budget proposals this week as their legislatures continue to lay down the groundwork for 2023. Notably, the Delaware's governor called for teacher raises, Florida's governor called for mask mandate prohibitions to be permanent, Pennsylvania's new governor removed a four-year degree requirement for thousands of state jobs, [...]

This week, states legislatures around the country convened to begin or continue their respective legislative sessions. Additionally, numerous governors were sworn in to their new terms, and others delivered their State of the State addresses, highlighting future policy priorities. Several governors also introduced their budgets for the upcoming fiscal year.  Alabama Alabama has a rare [...]

In the first week of 2023, state capitals around the country have already seen a flurry of activity. Governors have begun to take office and set their policy agendas, state legislatures are convening and electing leadership and setting committee assignments, and various pieces of legislation are now being introduced.  Alabama A new firearms law in [...]